Senior Audit Manager - Lead Engagements & Local Growth

KingRecruitingServices; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices in Latham, NY is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to lead assurance engagements and provide experienced leadership within the local office. The role offers visibility, autonomy and potential advancement toward Principal or Partner.

The successful candidate will manage audit work for clients, ensure GAAP/GAAS compliance, and guide a growing Capital Region team while coordinating with other offices. Strong communication and staff development skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Active CPA license strongly preferred.
• Progressive public-accounting audit experience.
• Current or previous Audit Manager or Senior Audit Manager title preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and GAAS.
• Experience managing engagements and reviewing financial statements and workpapers.
• Demonstrated client-management and staff-development experience.
• Strong communication, judgment and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work regularly from the Latham office.
• Capital Region residency or willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage audit and assurance engagements.
• Review financial statements, workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm quality requirements.
• Manage engagement schedules, staffing, budgets and client expectations.
• Serve as a primary contact for audit clients.
• Identify accounting, reporting and internal-control issues.
• Review staff work and provide technical guidance.
• Coach and develop employees.
• Coordinate engagements across multiple offices.
• Provide a consistent leadership presence in the Latham office.
• Support client growth and broader firm initiatives.

Skills

Progressive public-accounting audit

US GAAP/GAAS knowledge

Engagement management

Client-management

Staff development

Communication and judgment

Latham office availability

Capital Region residency/relocation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Active CPA license preferred

Job description

KingRecruitingServices in Latham, NY is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to lead assurance engagements and provide experienced leadership within the local office. The role offers visibility, autonomy and potential advancement toward Principal or Partner.

The successful candidate will manage audit work for clients, ensure GAAP/GAAS compliance, and guide a growing Capital Region team while coordinating with other offices. Strong communication and staff development skills are essential.